amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈme-nə-tē  -ˈmē- 

plural amenities

1

: something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment

hotels with modern amenities

providing residents with the basic amenities

2

usually amenities : something (such as a conventional social gesture) that promotes smoothness or pleasantness in social relationships

maintaining social amenities

3

a

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

b(1)

: the attractiveness and value of real estate or of a residential structure

(2)

: a feature conducive to such attractiveness and value

Synonyms of amenity

• gesture
• courtesy

Examples of amenity in a Sentence

The hotel has every amenity you could want.

an unhappy, bickering couple who, at least in public, observe all the amenities of polite behavior

Recent Examples on the Web

But the luxury designation also features trim-only amenities, such as heated and ventilated front seats. —James Raia, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025

Book the Holly Jolly Family Holiday Package for an in-room holiday tree or menorah, holiday welcome amenity, access to a holiday library of movies and games, and other perks. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025

Some parts are very convenient, though commercial amenities are not yet evenly distributed everywhere. —Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

An American Homes 4 Rent official said its communities offer amenities that keep people living there longer. —Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English amenite, from Latin amoenitat-, amoenitas, from amoenus pleasant

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Rhymes for amenity

• obscenity
• serenity
• lenity

Kids Definition

amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈmen-ət-ē  -ˈmē-nət- 

plural amenities

1

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

2

: something (as good manners or household appliances) that makes life easier or more pleasant

—usually used in plural